{"product_id":"how-to-network-effectively-as-a-screenwriter","title":"How To Network Effectively As A Screenwriter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/stage32top.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLearn how to effectively network to improve your career as a screenwriter from Steve Desmond, the screenwriter of M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN and a writer on the upcoming TRANSFORMERS ONE for Paramount Pictures!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003ePlus! You'll receive a query letter template you can use to help you make the most out of networking!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to be a professional filmmaker, but how do you make connections to get your foot in the door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e We’re all in the business of telling stories, but we’re also in the business of building relationships. Without those relationships, the entertainment industry can seem daunting. \u003cstrong\u003eSo how do you meet new people and make meaningful professional connections?\u003c\/strong\u003e In this webinar, we’ll throw the stereotypical “networking” pretenses aside, and focus on what it takes to begin crafting real partnerships and collaborations, with the hopes of elevating each other’s careers. \u003cstrong\u003eThe old adage holds true - it’s not just about \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ewhat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e you know, it’s about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ewho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e you know too… But who you know is ultimately up to you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThis is an industry that is built on relationships. But far too many aspiring filmmakers don’t spend nearly enough time meeting new people and building those relationships. Just like writing, meeting people takes time, effort, and focus. The onus is on you to reach out and stay in touch. It’s not just about meeting people who want to do the same thing as you (i.e. writers meeting other writers). It’s about meeting people that can be helpful to your career, and who you, in turn, can be helpful to theirs. The bottom line is that your chances of success improve exponentially when you combine skill with a network of like-minded colleagues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you will learn the skills and tools you need as a screenwriter to network effectively and build and maintain long lasting business relationships to help you shape your career.\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching you everything you need to know about networking as a screenwriter is \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Desmond\u003c\/strong\u003e. A longtime member of Stage 32, Steve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eco-wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKNOCK AT THE CABIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e, which was directed by \u003cstrong\u003eM. Night Shyamalan\u003c\/strong\u003e and released theatrically by \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eIt opened at # 1 at the box office, and subsequently #1 on VOD on Peacock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve is one of the writers on the upcoming Transformers franchise prequel, \u003cstrong\u003eTRANSFORMERS ONE starring Scarlett Johansson \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Chris Hemsworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, which will be released in theaters in fall, 2024 by \u003cstrong\u003eParamount Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e. His screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious industry Black List four times, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTHE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e which he is attached to direct with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBrad Fuller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eA QUIET PLACE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e) producing. He sold his sci-fi adventure screenplay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHARRY’S ALL-NIGHT HAMBURGERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e, to Warner Bros in a bidding war, with Oscar nominated producer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAndrew Lazar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eattached. His short film, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMONSTERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e, that he wrote and directed, has amassed over two million views online and screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide, winning 46 awards. Steve is represented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAPA and Ziffren-Brittenham LLP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIn an information-packed 90-minutes, you will learn how to make the most out of in-person and virtual networking events, how to utilize social media for networking purposes, and strategies to maintain relationships once you make them. Steve will teach you who you should be targeting when networking (hint: it’s all about who can actually buy your script!) and how you can research and get in touch with writers, producers, and reps in an organic way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePLUS! 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